Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana
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Rolling hills of Jackson Township
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| Coordinates: 41°33′32″N 86°58′46″W / 41.55889°N 86.97944°WCoordinates: 41°33′32″N 86°58′46″W / 41.55889°N 86.97944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.97 sq mi (69.86 km2) |
| • Land | 26.89 sq mi (69.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,328 |
| • Density | 198.2/sq mi (76.51/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-37314 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453461 |
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.
Jackson Township was organized in 1836, and most likely named after President Andrew Jackson, although an older oral tradition says it was named for Lemuel Jackson, a pioneer settler.
There are no incorporated communities in the township.
Jackson Township is served by the Duneland School Corporation. Their high school is Chesterton High School, located in Chesterton (Westchester Township) to the northwest.
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